THE AFRICA SME CONTINENTAL PACT
The Strategic Conclave
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Why participate
Africa deserves
champions and you are one.
The 10th edition of the Africa SME Champions Forum marks a historic milestone in its mission to transform African SMEs into engines of sustainable growth.
Over the past decade, the forum has fostered dialogue, partnerships, and financing for SMEs while advocating for supportive public policies.
This edition aims to consolidate its role as the continent's premier platform for SME development, launching a Continental Pact (2025-2035) to mobilize governments, investors, and institutions in building Africa's next industrial champions.
The 10th edition of the Africa SME Champions Forum marks a historic milestone in its mission to transform African SMEs into engines of sustainable growth.
Over the past decade, the forum has fostered dialogue, partnerships, and financing for SMEs while advocating for supportive public policies.
This edition aims to consolidate its role as the continent's premier platform for SME development, launching a Continental Pact (2025-2035) to mobilize governments, investors, and institutions in building Africa's next industrial champions.
What to expect this edition
A 2-day conference
Two intense days of strategic reflections, inspiring panels and presentations on the challenges and opportunities facing African SMEs.
High-level meetings
Meet decision-makers, investors, funders, and potential partners. The forum provides an environment conducive to skilled networking and the creation of concrete collaborations.
B2B & deal-making sessions
Take advantage of a tailor-made agenda to present your projects, discuss with financial institutions and access financing and support opportunities tailored to your profile.
Entrepreneurial Africa
Discover the trends, success stories, and role models that are redefining entrepreneurship on the continent. Leave with a clear vision, valuable contacts, and renewed motivation.
Our Community
M. BIO TCHANE Abdoulaye
Ministre d'État chargé du Développement et de la Coordination de l'action gouvernementale de la République du Bénin
Sidi Ould Tah
Président BADEA / Candidat à la Présidence de la Banque Africaine de Développement
Félix AMENOUNVE
Directeur général – BRVM
SAKHO EKLO Oureye
Directrice Générale Déléguée - BOAD
MIGAN Emmanuelle
Directrice des Opérations - FAGACE
FACIA Régis
Vice-Président - Conseil National du Patronat du Bénin
Paulo Gomes
Président /Associé fondateur Orango / NACP
LAWSON Sibi
Directrice Générale Adjointe – Africa Guarantee Fund (AGF) West Africa
MONTETCHO Cedrick Olufemi
Directeur du développement - BADEA
MBAYE Sokhna Adji
Directrice Générale – BOAD Titrisation
SOUMARE Aissatou
Directrice générale – Société Générale Bénin
GANGBES Laurent
Directeur Général – Agence de Développement des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises
Event Program
08:00 – 09:00
Welcome & Networking
09:00 – 09:45
Forum Opening
Call of the Conclave: Didier ACOUETEY – President – Africa SME Champions Forum & AfricSearch Group
SMEs: The Journey: KOTINGAN Eustache – President – National Employers’ Council of Benin
New Horizons: Félix AMENOUNVE – CEO – Regional Securities Exchange (BRVM)
Prologue: Mr. BIO TCHANE Abdoulaye – Minister of State for Development and Coordination of Government Action of the Republic of Benin
Signing Ceremony: African Guarantee Fund & BIIC
Host: MISSAINHOUN Joël-Eric – CEO – AfricSearch CI & Group Partner
09:45 – 10:30
Conclave 1
The Continental Pact for SMEs: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Job Creation.
The Continental Pact for SMEs: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Job Creation.
A new strategic framework to transform African SMEs and position them as engines of growth and innovation.
Speakers:
- AMENOUNVE Félix – CEO – Regional Securities Exchange
- FACIA Régis – Vice-President – National Employers’ Council of Benin
- GOMES Paulo – President – Orango
Moderator: DIA Seynabou – President – Global Mind Consulting
9:00 – 16:30
Day 2 : Master classes, Deals room and Key business sites visits
Our Past Editions
Dakar
2014
Nairobi
2015
Abidjan
2016
Kigali
2017
Johannesburg
2018
Johannesburg
2019
Kampala
2022
Lomé
2023
Abidjan
2024
Cotonou
2025
Dakar
2014
Nairobi
2015
Abidjan
2016
Kigali
2017
Joanesburg
2018
Joanesburg
2019
Kampala
2022
Lomé
2023
Abidjan
2024
Cotonou
2025
Dakar
2014
Nairobi
2015
Abidjan
2016
Kigali
2017
Johannesburg
2018
Johannesburg
2019
Kampala
2022
Lomé
2023
Abidjan
2024
